Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Finatal is partnered with a high-growth private equity-backed technology company headquartered in Milan. Fresh off a €50M Series B and scaling rapidly across international markets, the business is now entering a pivotal phase of financial transformation. With growth comes complexity and they’re investing heavily in strengthening their reporting, controls, and operational scalability to support the next stage of value creation.
We’re hiring a hands-on Group FC to lead the accounting function globally ensuring strong financial discipline, process optimisation, and robust reporting frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
* Accounting Leadership: Own full-cycle accounting processes across the Italian entity and contribute to group-level financial control.
* Financial Reporting: Lead timely and accurate month-end and year-end closings; ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and audit requirements.
* ERP & Process Transformation: Drive ongoing ERP redesign and process improvements to enhance data quality, efficiency, and scalability.
* Team Management: Lead and develop the accounting team, ensuring strong performance, controls, and professional growth.
* Governance: Ensure compliance with all financial policies, internal controls, and external regulatory requirements.
* External Interface: Manage relationships with auditors, tax authorities, and financial partners.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience as in Accounting, Controlling, or equivalent role within an international and fast-scaling environment.
* Experience leading ERP implementations or redesigns (NetSuite ; SAP or other ERP experience also relevant).
* Fluent English required; Italian or Spanish is highly desirable.
This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a key finance function in a business undergoing rapid international growth and transformation, building scalable processes and driving best-in-class financial control.
To find out more, please reach out to edgar.goulas@finatal.com to discuss in more detail.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance
* Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Finatal by 2x
Get notified about new Financial Controller jobs in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
SENIOR FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - FASHION - MILANO
Accounting & Treasury Manager - Southern Europe F/M
Financial & Industrial Controller – Manufacturing Sector
Villa Cortese, Lombardy, Italy 2 weeks ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr